Mad Women: True Stories of Defiant Kenyan Women as told by Joan Thatiah

This compelling anthology compiles ten true, fearless accounts of Kenyan women who defied rigid cultural, religious, and marital expectations. Moving beyond romanticized empowerment, the narrative presents raw, unvarnished portraits of daughters, wives, and mothers navigating abortion, polygamy, personal desire, and unconventional choices. It offers an intimate look at how local society often labels female autonomy, passion, and defiance as a form of madness.